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On political issues of Tibet after 1951.

The world's foremost Buddhist leader offers an accessible approach to relieving suffering and achieving peace. Full of personal reflections, "Becoming Enlightened" is an empowering book for people of all faiths.

"Volume 2: An Annotated Commentary on the Fifth Dalai Lama's Words of Mañjuśrī is the second volume of the Dalai Lama's outline of Buddhist theory and practice. Having introduced Buddhist ideas in the context of modern society in volume 1, the Dalai Lama turns here to a traditional presentation of the complete path to enlightenment, from developing faith in the Dharma to attaining the highest wisdom"--

"One of the most revered spiritual figures of our time-His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, widely recognized as a paragon of wisdom and compassion-tells the story of his life in an intimate timeless voice accessible to readers of all ages. Featuring stunning illustrations by world-renowned artist Rima Fujita, this book will take you on a mystical journey you won't soon forget"--

It is a set of four commentaries on the Jatakamala: Garland of Birth Stories of Buddha given by the Dalai Lama during the annual Great Prayer Festival that follows Tibetan New Year, in Dharamsala keeping alive the tradition started by Tsongkhapa in 1409. This work is probably the first of its kind for it is not just a story-telling but brings new meaning to life when one reads through the book.

In this astonishingly frank autobiography, the Dalai Lama reveals the remarkable inner strength that allowed him to master both the mysteries of Tibetan Buddhism and the brutal realities of Chinese Communism.

Reveals the Dalai Lama's inimitable wit and gently exemplifies the nature of a Bodhisattva.--East-West Journal

The Dalai Lama's Book of Awakening is the latest in the successful series of little books from His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The first three books in the series, The Dalai Lama's Book of Transformation, The Dalai Lama's Book of Love and Compassion, and The Dalai Lama's Book of Wisdom have sold almost half a million copies and have touched the hearts and minds of all those who have read them.In The Dalai Lama's Book of Awakening, His Holiness gives us practical ways to deal with suffering and create the happiness we seek, through his own down-to-earth interpretation of the Four Noble Truths -- the very foundation of Buddhist teaching. This little gift book is perfect for anyone seeking words to calm and inspire.

The world-renowned Tibetan religious leader discusses everyday issues--suchs abortion, economics, human ethics, and the environment--in an extendedialogue with a prominent French businessman. Original.